18/01/2026
The Wegovy pill (oral semaglutide) is a recently launched, FDA-approved daily tablet for weight loss in adults, working like the GLP-1 hormone to reduce appetite and calorie intake, taken with diet and exercise. It's the first oral GLP-1 for weight management, using a special technology (SNAC) to protect the drug from stomach acid for absorption, requiring it to be taken on an empty stomach with water. Available by prescription, it offers an alternative to the injectable form, with higher daily doses needed for absorption compared to the weekly injection.
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